• Position location – Lismore NSW
• Permanent Part Time Contract – 30 hours per week

The Opportunity

Join the Leukaemia Foundation as we embark on transformational change to deliver greater and more purposeful impact for the benefit of our key stakeholders and the Australian community.

Be part of a talented and committed team, taking ownership in a people focussed position that will give you a real sense of daily challenge, pride and ownership. We value our people personally as well as professionally.

As our Blood Cancer Support Coordinator you'll be making a significant difference to people in our community, working collaboratively with team members to deliver a tailored service to people living with blood cancer and their families. 

You'll have freedom to deliver quality experiences using your judgement and a network of expertise, together with an enabling manager and talented colleagues to support you to give your best.

Snapshot of key responsibilities

• Providing information, practical and emotional support as required
• Conducting hospital and home visits to provide supportive care to patients and carers
• Facilitating transport needs
• Assisting patients/families to navigate the health care system
• Responding to a diverse range of telephone enquiries from patients, carers, family or friends affected by blood cancers
• Responding to email enquiries from the Leukaemia Foundation website
• Liaising and collaborating with health care professionals, government departments and other not-for-profit organisations to promote the Leukaemia Foundation services and activities
• Organising and coordinating support groups/educational meetings for patients/families/carers
• Working collaboratively with team members to deliver a cohesive service

Our Purpose

Beating blood cancers by helping people living with blood cancer live longer and have a better quality of life. 

About the Foundation

The Foundation cares for patients and their families affected by blood cancer and related blood disorders by providing a range of vital support services free-of-charge, including counselling, information, accommodation, transportation and practical assistance.

The Foundation generates significant funds each year to cutting edge medical research to find better treatments and cures. To achieve our inspiring purpose, everyone's impact counts.  

Selection Criteria

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing or Allied Health or a counselling background
• A current clean driver's licence and own car is essential to undertake business travel
• Flexibility and mobility to undertake business travel as required to fulfil the requirements of this position
• Ability to qualify and be approved for a Working With Children Check
• Proficient IT and system skills Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel, databases and reporting (Salesforce training will be provided)

Highly desirable

• Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology/Haematology - Nursing, Social Work/Welfare, Behavioural Sciences desirable
• Experience working with not for profit organisations
• Strong relationship skills, interpersonal sensitivity and communication  
• A credible ambassador to represent the Foundation, professional and personable with a positive, engaging and resilient approach
• Effective planning, prioritisation and delivery skills to ensure service outcomes through self and others
• Effective administration and co-ordination skills
• Productive teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to adapt, thrive and deliver in a changing and evolving, organisation 

We want to hear from you!